No and for a few reasons. I have this misconception, and I don’t know why, that it would put me to sleep listening to someone speak for hours. Would it take away from me creating my own vivid images? Would I truly pay full attention? I’m not a multitasker. For example, while I am blogging and/or doing paperwork in my home office, I always have the TV turned on to a cable news station , but I wouldn’t be able to tell you what the anchors had been talking about. See my point? However, I see that a lot of bloggers do seem to enjoy this mode of reading so maybe someday I will give it a try.

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I'm with Caite, my mind wanders also. Don't seem to have as much concentration power as in younger days. Ha ha! On the big trek north is about the only time we use audio books. I'm looking forward to your thoughts on Lethal.

When I listen to an audio book, I want no distractions. Oh yes, I crochet, but, other than that, I want to be alone here in my little reading corner, just me and my audio book and my little crochet hook, quietly listening and creating.

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